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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,426.15, 26,152.37 and 8,072.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,426.15, 26,152.37 and 8,072.73 is: 12,115.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,426.15 : 26,152.37 = 8,072.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,426.15/26,152.37 = 8,072.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,426.15x = 26,152.37 × 8,072.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,426.15x = 211,121,042.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,121,042.05/17,426.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,115.18

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